Scars and Guitars

Jeff Wilson (Contrition)

Jeff Wilson delves into Pariahs, the latest EP from Contrition, offering a deep dive into its creative journey. He unpacks the motivations behind the EP's raw, stripped-down sound and candidly addresses the personal and scheduling challenges faced during production. Jeff highlights the eclectic mix of influences contributed by members of Chrome Waves, Yakuza, and Trouble, emphasising how Contrition carves its path, setting itself apart from prevailing death metal trends. He also discusses the collaboration with Goatwhore's Sammy Duet on the track "Trauma Queen”.
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Giulio Rimoli and Davide Itri (Bedsore)

Giulio Rimoli and Davide Itri discuss the new Bedsore album Dreaming The Strife For Love and the evolution of their sound. The conversation explores the themes and ideas behind the album, their approach to blending progressive and atmospheric elements with death metal, and the influence of Italy’s metal scene on their music. The duo share insights into their creative process, visual aesthetics, and the challenges of crafting genre-defying music. They also reflect on the subjects they are drawn to explore and potential collaborations that could shape their future work. 
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Fredrik Åkesson (Opeth)

Fredrik dives into The Last Will & Testament, the latest album from Opeth, set for release on November 22, 2024, through Reigning Phoenix Music. In this episode, he delves into guitar performance and other related topics. This conversation was initially envisioned as part of an expansive two-part series examining various facets of Opeth's guitar work and musical evolution. Adding to the excitement, Opeth will be touring Australia and New Zealand in November 2025. 
OPETH AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES 2025
Friday, 14 November – Auckland – Town Hall  
Monday, 17 November – Sydney – Sydney Opera House  
Tuesday, 18 November – Sydney – Sydney Opera House  
Thursday, 20 November – Brisbane Fortitude – Music Hall  
Friday, 21 November – Melbourne – Palais Theatre  
Saturday, 22 November – Adelaide Hindley – St Music Hall  
Monday, 24 November – Perth – Astor Theatre  
For tickets and details, visit https://metropolistouring.com/opeth-2025/ or https://davidroywilliams.com/tours/opeth-2025/ 

Oliver Amberg (ex-Celtic Frost)

Former Celtic Frost guitarist Oliver Amberg discusses his time with the band, focusing on the Cold Lake era. Oliver shares insights into the album's creative process, studio dynamics, and the band's stylistic shift. He addresses the backlash from fans, reflects on Cold Lake's legacy, and discusses his creative relationship with Tom G. Warrior. We also explore the album's visual branding, the possibility of unreleased material, and how fan perceptions have changed over time.
Check out Oliver’s recent music projects here: https://oliveramberg.bandcamp.com/
Some of Oliver's favourite musical selections as an introduction to his music:
https://oliveramberg.bandcamp.com/album/songs-like-horses
https://oliveramberg.bandcamp.com/album/the-remote-sessions-rewinded
Kissing Lucifer (Featuring Oliver) plays a swing version of Cherry Orchards: https://youtu.be/8_XqDLs_L-A?si=EN8OWhKaGb73gP7f 

Max Cavalera (Cavalera/ Soulfly/ ex- Sepultura)

Max Cavalera revisits Sepultura’s groundbreaking early albums - Bestial Devastation, Morbid Visions, and Schizophrenia - sharing stories of challenges, influences, and production. He reflects on Andreas, Paulo Jr., and overlooked contributor Jairo Guedz and dives into the early tape-trading scene with legends like Chuck Schuldiner and Euronymous.
CAVALERA Third World Trilogy Australian Tour Dates
Friday, January 17 - Liberty Hall, Sydney
Saturday, January 18 - The Tivoli, Brisbane
Sunday, January 19 - Northcote Theatre, Melbourne
Wednesday, January 22 - The Odeon Theatre, Hobart
Thursday, January 23 - Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide
Friday, January 24 - Metropolis, Fremantle
From: https://www.destroyalllines.com/tours/cavalera

Necrobutcher (Mayhem)

Jørn Stubberud, better known as Necrobutcher, joins the show ahead of Mayhem's January 2025 shows in Australia, celebrating the band's 40th anniversary. In this candid conversation, Jørn opens up about his relationship with Varg Vikernes, his thoughts on the late Euronymous, working with vocalist Attila, and the controversial promotion of the bootleg Dawn of the Blackhearts, infamous for featuring a distressing image of his friend and bandmate Per Ohlin, also known as Dead. He also discusses the Lords of Chaos biopic, his connection to Australia, his legacy and much more!
MAYHEM performing at:
Jan 9th - Brisbane, Princess Theatre
Jan 10th - Sydney, Metro Theatre
Jan 12th - Melbourne, Northcote Theatre
TICKETS ON SALE now: 
BRISBANE - www.ticketmaster.com.au
SYDNEY - www.ticketek.com.au
MELBOURNE - www.moshtix.com.au
www.thetruemayhem.com
www.facebook.com/mayhemofficial
www.swdpresents.com

Andrew Roachford (Roachford)

Andrew Roachford as he reflects on returning to Australia for his *Then and Now Greatest Hits Tour* after nearly two decades. We discuss pre-show rituals, his powerful performance mindset, and his unique journey balancing solo work with Mike + The Mechanics. Andrew shares insights on the lasting impact of his music, pivotal career moments, hidden gems in his catalogue, and his thoughts on rock 'n' roll’s overlooked legacy alongside influences like The Beatles
ROACHFORD May 2025 Australian Tour Dates
Friday 16th May - FREMANTLE, Freo.Social
Saturday 17th May - ADELAIDE, The Gov
Friday 23rd May - MELBOURNE, 170 Russell
Saturday 24th May - SYDNEY, Manning Bar
Sunday 25th May - BRISBANE, The Triffid
 
Tickets
From: https://metropolistouring.com/roachford-2025/

John Sanders (Alarum)

John Sanders, one of Alarum's two guitarists, joins the show ahead of the release of their new album, Recontinue, and their upcoming Australian tour with Pestilence and Abramelin. In this dynamic and engaging conversation, John discusses the intricacies of the new album, details of the tour, his career in radio, and how he has confronted personal challenges.
Recontinue will be released on November 8, 2024. It explores themes of regeneration, resilience, and finding strength in adversity. The album comprises 11 tracks that blend heavy and soft elements, showcasing Alarum's signature fusion of progressive metal, jazz, and thrash.
Alarum online: 
www.alarum.com
www.facebook.com/alarumofficial
Instagram: @alarum_official
ALARUM is on tour with Abramelin this November, supporting Pestilence!
Nov 6th-Brisbane, The Triffid
Nov 7th-Sydney, Crowbar
Nov 8th–Canberra, The Baso
Nov 10th-Melbourne, Max Watts
Tickets from www.swdpresents.com

John Gallagher (Raven)

John Gallagher has been the driving force at the forefront of Raven for over four decades. In this insightful conversation, he shares his thoughts on their upcoming Australian shows in November 2024, the band's enduring legacy, often-overlooked albums, and reflections on former members, including his brother and longtime guitarist, Mark Gallagher. He also opens up about his experiences with the Osbournes, Metallica, and his perspective on the growing wave of authoritarianism across the Western world. 
RAVEN and HYENA Australian Tour Dates
Friday 8th November - MELBOURNE - Northcote Social
Saturday 9th November - SYDNEY - STEEL ASSASSINS FESTIVAL - Bridge Hotel (tix via Moshtix on sale now)
Brisbane - Cancelled... 
Link to tickets: https://hardlinemedia.net/raven-%2B-hyena 
 

Chuck Billy (Testament)

Testament's Chuck Billy addresses controversies head-on, responding to a question about former bassist Greg Christian and shedding light on the Kukar Rockin' Fest 2014 incident in Indonesia. Chuck reflects on Testament's legacy, sharing thoughts on classic songs and personal favourites while revealing the inspiration behind recent album themes. He also discusses career crossroads, including his Sepultura audition and other band opportunities that might have been. He touches on the Nick Barker situation and working with James Murphy during his brief stint in Testament. Looking forward, Chuck talks about the band's upcoming Australian headline tour, their first since 2010, potential setlist changes, and Testament's current goals and ambitions.
TESTAMENT June 2025 Australian Tour Dates
Wednesday 18th June - BRISBANE, The Tivoli
Friday 20th June - SYDNEY, The Metro
Saturday 21st June - MELBOURNE, Northcote Theatre
Sunday 22nd June - ADELAIDE - The Gov
Tuesday 24th June - PERTH, Metropolis Fremantle
Tickets
Presale: Thursday 31st October, 9am Local Time
General Public On Sale: Tuesday 5th November, 9am Local time
From: https://metropolistouring.com/testament-2025/ or https://thephoenix.au/testament/